Jabalpur Royal Lions Strike Big at MPL T20 Auctions
The Jabalpur Royal Lions secured the services of veteran pacer Puneet Datey for Rs 10 lakh amid fierce bidding at the MPL T20 auctions. With a Rs 50 lakh budget for a 15-member squad, Datey was the top choice. Ajay Rohera followed at Rs 8.20 lakh, and Rahul Batham was retained for Rs 3 lakh.
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Jabalpur Royal Lions made a strategic move by acquiring veteran pacer Puneet Datey for Rs 10 lakh after intense bidding at the MPL T20 auctions. This acquisition marks Datey as the top pick this season.
In a well-balanced act, the team also picked up promising batter Ajay Rohera at Rs 8.20 lakh. Meanwhile, Rahul Batham, known for his leadership skills as last season's vice-captain, was retained for an affordable Rs 3 lakh, reinforcing the team's core strategy.
Team owner Ayush Lalwani expressed confidence in the new lineup, stating their goal of forming a fearless squad and eyeing the championship title with optimism.
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